Benzie County GIS Maps
Benzie County, Michigan, has 17,970 residents and covers 319.7 square miles. The population grew 2.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Benzie County is 26019.
Frankfort is the county's largest population center. Benzie County also includes 8 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Benzie County Trends
- Population
- 17,970▴
- Median Home Value
- $254,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 10,170▾
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Benzie County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Benzie County Population
Benzie County had 17,970 residents in 2020. That was 2.5% higher than in 2010. Benzie County added 1,972 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 56 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Interlochen, Frankfort and Beulah.
Population Trend in Benzie County MI
Benzie County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Benzie County Zip Codes
Benzie County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Interlochen (49643), Frankfort (49635) and Beulah (49617). Interlochen is the largest zip by population, with about 7,379 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 78% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Benzie County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49643 | Interlochen | 7,379 | ▴ 18% |
| 49635 | Frankfort | 3,331 | ▾ -0.6% |
| 49617 | Beulah | 3,285 | ▾ -2.3% |
| 49650 | Lake Ann | 3,215 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 49683 | Thompsonville | 2,114 | ▴ 9% |
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Benzie County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Benzie County Demographics
Benzie County has a median age of 50.6, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 17.1% of residents are under 18, while 27.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.8% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 34.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Benzie County MI
Median Age
50.6
Under 18
17.1%
Age 65+
27.8%
Bachelor's+
34.3%
Benzie County School Districts
Benzie County is served by 3 public school districts with 10,170 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Traverse City Area Public Schools, Benzie County Central School and Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Benzie County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City Area Public Schools | 8,546 | 84% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Benzie County Central School | 1,136 | 11.2% | ▾ -3.6% |
| Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools | 488 | 4.8% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Benzie County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Benzie County Housing & Real Estate
Benzie County has a median home value of $254,400 and a median gross rent of $974. About 88% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $600,000 and homes spent about 84 days on the market.
Benzie County Housing Mix
Benzie County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Benzie County Housing Trends
Benzie County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Benzie County, MI
Benzie County has 1,134 business listings across 316 categories. The largest categories in Benzie County business listings are Lake (49, 4.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (28, 2.5%), and Parks & Recreation (27, 2.4%). The full Benzie County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Benzie County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Benzie County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 49 | 4.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 28 | 2.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 27 | 2.4% |
| Farm | 26 | 2.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 25 | 2.2% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 20 | 1.8% |
| Hotels | 17 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 16 | 1.4% |
| Beach | 16 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 16 | 1.4% |
Benzie County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson Crossing Apartments | Accommodation | Frankfort |
| Christopher and Company CPAs | Accountant | Beulah |
| Camp Lookout Official | Active Life | Frankfort |
| Gillison's - Benzonia & Hart | Agricultural Service | Benzonia |
| Cherry Hill Lavender Farm | Agriculture | Frankfort |
| Lake Ann Airport | Airport | Interlochen |
| Ursa Major Bistro | American Restaurants | Beulah |
| Benzie County Animal Control | Animal Rescue Service | Beulah |
| Black Horse Antique | Antique Store | Beulah |
| Herzog Appraisal | Appraisal Services | Lake Ann |
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Benzie County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Benzie County Basemaps
Benzie County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Benzie County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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